By Steve Flowers, Political Columnist MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The U.S. Senate runoff between former Auburn football coach Tommy Tuberville and former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions was put on hold by…
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Inside The Statehouse: Stellar Group Studying Gambling in the State
By Steve Flowers, Political Columnist MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Another legislation session has passed, and Alabama still has no lottery. Actually, the legislature does not in itself have the authority to pass…
Rainsville Resumes Business as Usual
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — (Full Video below) The Rainsville City Council held its first physical meeting in the Council Chambers since the coronavirus pandemic on…
Peaceful Protest in Fort Payne
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. — (Full Video Below) On Sunday, a peaceful demonstration was carried out on the front steps of the Fort Payne City…
MERRILL: Absentee Application Deadline Approaching
By Southern Torch Staff ALABAMA — On Wednesday, Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill the following statement regarding the deadline for absentee ballot applications: As we approach the July 14 Primary…
DeKalb BOE Approves Placements, Recognizes Early Graduate
By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. — The DeKalb County Board of Education held its regular monthly meeting on May 28 via the Zoom platform due to COVID-19. …
Contact Tracing App Soon Available in Alabama
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com ALABAMA — An app that will alert citizens if they've been in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19 will soon be available…
Jones: "I'm Here to Listen" in Run for FP Council
Submitted by Kerry Jones, Candidate for Fort Payne City Council Hello, my name is Kerry Jones and I’m seeking your vote for Fort Payne City Council. I’m a single father of…